Instrumental Groups at Middlesex
Jazz Orchestra (commonly known as “JOrch”) is by far the swingingest ensemble on campus! With typically 10 – 12 musicians, we are both a little big band (playing big band – style arrangements) and a large combo (with lots of room for solos). Repertoire covers many styles: swing, soul jazz, funk, Afro-Latin, modern. Every spring JOrch finishes the year by professionally recording and producing a CD. Playing in JOrch is a great way to improve your musical skills, explore new types of music, and have a lot of fun (while earning academic credit!).
Chamber Ensemble is our classical instrumental group. Students may participate in the group as a course for academic credit, when combined with studio lessons, or as an extracurricular activity.
